Former Qantas Safety Chief Warns That Complacency Among Furloughed Pilots Returning To Work Is A Safety Risk
A former head of safety for Qantas Airways has highlighted how international airlines face an enormous challenge getting their pilots up to speed to fly again and warns that if airlines fail to pay enough attention to pilot training, it…
Australia’s Rex Forecasts Annual Loss Of A$18 Million Due To State Border Closures
The sudden closure of some Australian state borders has led Regional Express (Rex) to forecast a A$18 million (US$13.2 million) annual loss and flag job cuts, despite forecasting earlier it would post a profit. Rex in June forecast a profit…
INTERVIEW: India’s Indigo Distributing COVID-19 Vaccines Using A320s and ATRs
Indian low-cost carrier Indigo, which is about to expand its domestic network, has been helping to transport COVID-19 vaccines. It has been using the belly-hold on its Airbus A320-family aircraft and has started to use its ATR 72-600s to transport…
Bangkok Airways Introduces New Safety Measures For COVID-19
Bangkok Airways – which plans to resume its first domestic air service on 15 May – has notified passengers about new safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. The airline says in a statement it “will pre-allocate seats onboard…
Australia’s GAM Air Flying Essential Freight During Pandemic
Australian freight and charter operator GAM Air is providing regional and remote towns with air services for time-sensitive and essential freight throughout the pandemic period. The priority now is flying medical supplies and pathology samples, says GAM Air marketing manager,…
Boeing-Embraer Commercial Aircraft Deal Ends Bitterly
Boeing’s decision to withdraw from a deal to acquire Embraer commercial aircraft has left the Brazilian manufacturer bitter as the takeover price far outstrips Embraer’s current market capitalization, which slumped amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Embraer says Boeing wrongfully terminated the…
